Explore every episode of the podcast Bad Dubs
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| 6 - The Bulgarian State Television Female Vocal Choir (Ghost in the Shell) | 22 Apr 2025 | 01:10:44 | |
Storyboard artist and friend of the pod Martin joins us to discuss 1995's Ghost in the Shell. Part of our ongoing exploration into the ouvre of Mamoru Oshii. | |||
| 5 - King Shit (Ranking of Kings) | 12 Mar 2025 | 01:08:12 | |
Before diving in to the hit anime Ranking of Kings (王様ランキング, Ōsama Rankingu) we kick things off by reviewing some recently published data regarding American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Bryan Johnson, his son, and their nocturnal erections. | |||
| 4 - Not China (The Apothecary Diaries) | 05 Mar 2025 | 01:16:04 | |
After talking about the recent US banning of TikTok the gang dives into The Apothecary Diaries. This anime may take place in the Forbidden City during the Ming dynasty, but don't be mistaken, this is not China. | |||
| 3 - Beast Mode (Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade) | 15 Feb 2025 | 00:53:54 | |
Wherein we unpack the 1999 film Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade directed by Hiroyuki Okiura and written by Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor 2) | |||
| 2 - The Big M (FLCL part 2) | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:36:48 | |
Wherein we manifest magical masculinity. | |||
| 1 - Fun Animation (FLCL part 1) | 25 Jan 2025 | 00:54:38 | |
Wherein we talk about the first 2 episodes of FLCL and whether there's any there there. | |||
| LMM - 01 | 12 Mar 2020 | 00:31:39 | |
| 7 - How to Raise an Antibirdist Baby (Phoenix: Space Chapter) | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:45:07 | |
The gang discusses the shortcomings of "Eat the Rich" media before diving into this week's anime: Phoenix: Space Chapter (1987). Based on an original story by Osamu Tezuka, this anime follows a group of astronauts doomed to drift through the universe after losing their mothership. So join us as we embark on an interstellar mission to explore the intersection of love and birdism.
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| 8 - LISTEN TO THIS Every Morning To Attract Abundance (Paprika) | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:54:48 | |
Robin joins us for a deep dive into manifesting success & riches. Tune in to discover dreaming's SECRET ABILITY to Reprogram Your Mind, Transcend Reality, & CREATE Your Dream Life! We also discuss Paprika (2006), directed by Satoshi Kon.
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| 9 - Suzu...meh? (Suzume) | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:55:06 | |
Despite recent attacks on free speech in America, the OG Bad Dubs crew is back with a review of Makoto Shinkai's 2022 hit Suzume. As the skies turn red and the earth trembles, Japan teeters on the brink of disaster. A determined teenager named Suzume sets out on a mission to save her country. Will she succeed? Tune in to find out. | |||
| 23 - The Great Wasian Controversy | 06 Aug 2026 | 01:06:40 | |
Jade and Darian discuss their newest anime Fresh Finds, while wrestling with the impermanent nature of identity.
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| 22 - Dandelion Men (Sonny Boy) | 03 Jul 2026 | 01:16:17 | |
The boys are back to cover the one of a kind miniseries Sonny Boy. The existential black sheep of the Isekai genre. | |||
| 13 - It's No Ulysses (A Whisker Away) | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:58:59 | |
Bad Dubs answers the hard question others can't: Is Spider-Man 2 a better romance than A Whisker Away? Stay tuned for cats, magic, and unrequited middle school romance. | |||
| 12 - Nihon No Spaghetti Western Desuka? (Yojimbo) | 28 Feb 2026 | 00:45:17 | |
This week, we talk Akira Kurosawa's killer classic Yojimbo, his undeniable influence on anime, and more importantly... does Darian think Sanjuro is hot? | |||
| 11 - look at all this Greek shit (Lupin III, The Castle of Cagliostro) | 10 Feb 2026 | 01:07:26 | |
Hayao Miyazaki, the king. This episode we discuss his successful directorial debut in the long-running classic Lupin the Third. We cover heists gone wrong, Japan's age of consent (or rather, lack thereof), and Ghibli's radical roots.
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| 10 - What if There Were More Samurai? (13 Assassins) | 09 Dec 2025 | 01:11:07 | |
Returning guest Martin joins us to discuss Takashi Miike's 2010 film, 13 Assassins. PLUS: ⚡️ Elevate your consciousness 🧘♂️ and your small business 💰 through music, meditation, and AI. ✨BE THE LIGHT💡 | |||
| 21 - Jade Goes Viral (Sukiyaki Western Django) | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:50:21 | |
In this week's "Wasian" coded episode, we cover Takashi Miike's one of a kind "ramen western", Sukiyaki Western Django. Bad Dubs endorses Keanu Reeves, and Jade goes viral. | |||
| 20 - Cowboy Bebop: The Male Loneliness Crisis (Cowboy Bebop: The Movie) | 18 May 2026 | 01:26:12 | |
Another boys' episode featuring first time guest, baka buddy, and friend of the show Bryant. This week we cover Shinichirō Watanabe's post 9/11 terrorist classic Cowboy Bebop: The Movie. | |||
| 19 - Coming Out of the Anime Closet | 07 May 2026 | 01:04:22 | |
Join Jade and Darian this week as they discuss "anime nostalgia" and the dawn of their weeby friendship. | |||
| 18 - Kawaii Pitbull (Sword of the Stranger) | 27 Apr 2026 | 01:10:50 | |
Back again to discuss yet another samurai flick, Sword of the Stranger. Who's the greatest warrior–Tobimaru the dog or Bradely Smith, the "white Chinese man"? Find out in this "boys" episode of Bad Dubs. | |||
| 17 - Anime Boomers (Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle) | 16 Apr 2026 | 01:41:28 | |
This week we cover Darian's harrowing Florida vacation, revisit our favorite childhood shonen, and break down the number one highest grossing anime film to date Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. | |||
| 16 - Mogging on the Yakuza (Mind Game) | 03 Apr 2026 | 01:15:21 | |
Cult classic or product of its time? This episode, we break down Studio 4°C's one of a kind feature Mind Game. Bad Dubs flirts with becoming Red Pilled, and Darian learns to set hard boundaries.
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| 15 - China's "Environmental Policy" (The Legend of Hei) | 24 Mar 2026 | 01:26:33 | |
This episode, we break down The Legend of Hei, the webtoon sensation turned high-grossing anime film. Jade checks China, and Darian doubles down on her love for BL. | |||
| 14 - Gooned too Close to the Sun (K-pop Demon Hunters) | 15 Mar 2026 | 01:36:19 | |
K-Pop Demon Hunters, hit sensation or demonic propaganda? Can the "Honmoon" protect us from corporate capitalism? And most importantly... who will Robin choose as his new waifu? Stay tuned. | |||
| 24 - The Last Air Bromad (Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender) | 01 Sep 2026 | 02:09:08 | |
Water, Earth, Fire, Air. Everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Only the Air Bromad, master of all four elements, could stop them... Join us this week for a deep dive into one of the most anticipated and controversial releases of the year: the long-awaited movie sequel to the beloved, legendary series Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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